Color swatch image showing #EFDECB with RGB(239,222,203) values

#EFDECB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EFDECB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EFDECB Color Information

#EFDECB RGB value is (239, 222, 203). The hex color red value is 239, green is 222, and blue is 203. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of 87 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 15 percent, 6 percent.

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#EFDECB Color Meaning

Color #EFDECB expresses balanced warmth, tactile softness, and historical continuity. #EFDECB mid-tone off-white sits between paper and parchment—creamy enough to feel organic, cool enough to remain clear. Psychologically, color #EFDECB reduces contrast fatigue in long documents while maintaining readability, making #EFDECB popular in academic publishing and archival websites. In design systems, #EFDECB serves as a bridge between modern minimalism and historical texture. Spiritually, #EFDECB represents knowledge that endures because #EFDECB adapts—tradition that breathes. Use color #EFDECB when your message must feel both current and connected to lineage.

Color Conversion

Convert #EFDECB across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#EFDECB
RGB
rgb(239, 222, 203)
HSL
hsl(32°, 53%, 87%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 15%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 15%, 94%)
XYZ
72.4974 74.9051 67.1370
Yxy
74.9051 0.3379 0.3491
Hunter Lab
86.5477 1.0479 3.6791
CIE-Lab
89.3485 2.7521 11.4075

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue203 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFDECB harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#EFDECB harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #EFDECB for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EFDECB appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#EFDECB

protanopia

#e8e7d0

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFDECB;

Text Color

color: #EFDECB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFDECB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFDECB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EFDECB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFDECB 0%, #c2833c 100%);

#EFDECB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EFDECB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.